All Obituaries

Neal H. Miller, 84, of Canton, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center after a brief stay. Neal was born May 9, 1938 in Ellenburg, a son of the late Gordon and Margaret (Silver) Miller. Neal attended Massena Schools and earned his GED. On August 31, 1957 he married Anna Duprey. Together they raised four children. Anna predeceased him on December 10, 2017. Neal worked constructing the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Alcoa plant in Massena, he later worked for Service...

Carol J. Allen, 62, of Canton died peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 26, 2022, she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley. Carol was born October 17, 1960 in Canton, a daughter of the late Royce and Eunice (Brabaw) Corbine. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School. In April of 1979, Carol was married to Dale T. “Tim” Allen. Over the years Carol worked several jobs, she owned and operated the Sugar Bowl II diner in...

Michael Leslie Locy, 69 passed away on Friday, November 18 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. He was born in Gouverneur on May 29, 1953, to Robert K. Locy Sr. and Loana A. LaVare Locy. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton in 1971,and he attended both Suny Canton ATC and SUNY Potsdam.  He retired from the Navy and the Naval Reserve with 20 years of service with the rank of OS1. The USS Saratoga, USS John F. Kennedy, and...

Kirk D. Burns, 67, of South Colton died unexpectedly early Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital ER with his family by his side. Kirk was born September 5, 1955 in Canton, the son of the late Frank “Jake” and Leona (Coffey) Burns. He attended Colton-Pierrepont Central School. On December 27, 1975, Kirk married Brenda L. Trimm at the Colton Wesleyan Methodist Church, with Rev. Wolfe officiating. Kirk enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, he loved music and...

Graveside service for Mildred N. (Lottie) Anson, of Hermon will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Hermon Cemetery, County Route 17 in Hermon followed by a Celebration of Life at the Russell Fire Hall. Mildred passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a short time, she was surrounded by her loving family. She was 77. Mildred was born on December 7, 1944 in Canton, a daughter...

Michael W. Duskas, a resident of Saratoga Springs, NY and formerly of Ocala, FL and Canton, NY passed away on October 31st, 2022 under the care of his family and Hospice.  Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at O’Leary Funeral Service, Canton, NY. Mike was born in Canton, NY on November 8th, 1937 to William J. Duskas and Katherine (Zaharis) Duskas as the youngest of seven children.  He attended...

Mass of Christian Burial for John L. White, 83, of Canton will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church, Canton with Father Bryan Stitt, Pastor, celebrating. John died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time. John was born October 26, 1939 in Canton, a son of the late E. Kermit and Catherine (Navan) White. He graduated from Canton High School and on June 18, 1960 he married his...

Verna Wilson, 93, of Canton passed away in her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She died suddenly of heart failure but was in the company of family. Verna was born on January 15, 1929, in Massena, New York to Ross and Ruby O’Shaughnessy. She was the third of six children (Ansel, Clinton, Verna, Velma, Elizabeth, and Betty). She was raised on Long Sault Island and rowed a skiff across the St. Lawrence River to attend school in Massena. She...

David W. Toth, 66, of Canton passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022, where he was with family. David was born July 10, 1956 in Woodbridge, NJ, a son of the late Stephen Toth Jr. and Arlene (Wilson) Toth. He graduated from Woodbridge High School. On May 5, 1979, David married Agnes “Aggie” DeFino. Sadly, Aggie predeceased him in 2020. David was a Union Carpenter, avid angler, outdoorsman and animal lover. He had a hobby farm, raising cows, pigs and chickens over the...

Theresa M. (Conklin) Faucher, 83, of Canton, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, where she was in the company of family. Terry as most referred to her, was born June 5, 1939 in Russell, a daughter to the late John and Florence (Trombley) Conklin. She graduated from Canton High School in 1958 and went to work at the Edson Martin Beer Plant. On August 1, 1959 Theresa married Rene L. Faucher at St. Henry’s Catholic Church...